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Pakistan’s new weapon of mass seduction
In Pakistan, hair is synonymous with virility to the point that even some Taliban fighters buy ointments to give their long locks and beards a lustrous finish. Woe to those without: they are labeled “ganjas,” a deeply derogatory term. “Here, […]
Nanobodies to help out in boosting immunity
Targeting difficult-to-reach areas affected by disease could become a lot easier as researchers have developed a new system to make nanobodies, the efficient tiny cousins of antibodies, the defensive proteins deployed by the immune system, more accessible. Nanobodies could be […]
Lactose intolerance reduces risk of certain cancers
People with lactose intolerance are at a lower risk of suffering from lung, breast and ovarian cancers, says a new research. Lactose intolerance refers to the inability of adults to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and to a […]
Cooling the throat to protect the brain
Researchers at Okayama University, in collaboration with several medical centers in Japan, have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a hypothermal treatment—pharyngeal cooling—for cardiac arrest patients. This research has been published in the journal Resuscitation. Cooling the brain is known […]
What your eyes, nails, hair are telling you about your health
The eyes are the windows of the soul, it is said. They are also windows to your health, as are your nails, hair, tongue and gums. Their condition can be a warning sign of ailments from diabetes to cardiovascular and […]
Malay diabetics have ‘higher heart attack risk’
A Malay diabetic is far more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or kidney failure than an Indian or Chinese with diabetes. This finding from a decade-long study of 2,337 diabetic patients by the clinical research unit at Khoo […]
New Kegel exercise tracker claims it can improve your abs
Meet Elvie, the sleek new connected Kegel tracker made with a technology offering advanced precision in isolating those hard-to-see muscles for a workout. Instead of providing feedback based on an air pressure gauge, like the similarly wired-in Kegel tracker called […]
Omega-3s could help smokers quit
TAKING omega-3 supplements reduces nicotine cravings and the number of cigarettes smoked per day, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted at the University of Haifa. “The substances and medications used currently to help people reduce and quit smoking are not […]
Moustache-growing to highlight male cancer
SINGAPORE – This month, men the world over will be letting their facial hair run wild for charity movement Movember. The movement encourages men to grow moustaches throughout November to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues, such as […]
Honeysuckle tea could fight flu
Drinking honeysuckle tea could help ward off flu, according to a study. When boiled and drunk the Chinese herb helped suppress the effects of the influenza virus in mice, effectively acting as a “virological penicillin”. Honeysuckle tea has been drunk […]
